NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Gleammour AquaFresh
NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Home Local News The Trump Administration Cancels Biden’s Proposal for Airlines to Compensate Passengers for Flight Disruptions

The Trump Administration Cancels Biden’s Proposal for Airlines to Compensate Passengers for Flight Disruptions

Trump admin ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions
Up next
Running woman. Female runner jogging during the sunrise on beach. 6 Walking Tricks That Keep You Younger in Just 30 Days. Cover
6 Walking Tips to Help You Feel Younger in Just 30 Days
Published on 04 September 2025
Author
NewsFinale Journal
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


The Trump administration said Thursday it is abandoning a Biden-era plan that sought to require airlines to compensate stranded passengers with cash, lodging and meals for flight cancellations or changes caused by a carrier.

The proposed rule would have aligned U.S. policy more closely with European airline consumer protections. It was proposed last December in the final weeks of then-President Joe Biden’s administration, leaving its fate in the hands of his Republican successor.

In a document posted Thursday, President Donald Trump’s Transportation Department said its plan to scrap the proposed rule was “consistent with Department and administration priorities.”

Industry trade group Airlines for America, a vocal critic of the proposal, said it would have driven up ticket prices for consumers.

“We are encouraged by this Department of Transportation reviewing unnecessary and burdensome regulations that exceed its authority and don’t solve issues important to our customers,” the group said Thursday in a statement.

The proposed rule sought compensation starting at $200 when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed because of a mechanical problem with the plane or an airline computer outage. Compensation as high as $775 was proposed for delays of nine hours or more.

Airlines already promise some level of customer service when they cause flight cancellations or severe delays, but passengers usually have to ask for help at the airport, and airline promises don’t carry the weight of federal rules.

Biden’s Transportation Department was also considering free rebooking on the next available flight, including flights on rival airlines, as well as meals and lodging when passengers are stranded overnight. Many of the largest U.S. airlines already promise that kind of help when a delay or cancellation is their fault.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
Altmyer, Beatty shine in Illini win at Purdue
  • Local News

Altmyer and Beatty Stand Out in Illinois’ Victory Over Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WCIA) — For the first time since 2001-02, it’s…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 4, 2025
Gallery: Healing Heroes Fashion Show marks fourth year with packed house
  • Local News

Photo Slideshow: Successful Fourth Annual Healing Heroes Fashion Show Draws Full Crowd

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — ‘s tribute to breast cancer survivors, the 4th…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 4, 2025
‘Incentivize people to use less:’ Oviedo to vote on water conservation program
  • Local News

“Encouraging Water Conservation: Oviedo to Vote on New Initiative”

OVIEDO, Fla. – Officials in Oviedo are working on a plan to…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
Watching 2 areas highlighted by the National Hurricane Center
  • Local News

Two Key Regions Monitored by the National Hurricane Center

ORLANDO, Fla. – As of 8 p.m. Saturday, the National Hurricane Center…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
‘Will be lapping on our door:’ Shop owners battle flooding on North Beach Street
  • Local News

“Shop Owners on North Beach Street Brace for Flooding Challenges”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Flooding continues to affect North Beach Street in…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
LIVE RADAR: Central Florida’s tropical rains will linger into the new week ahead
  • Local News

LIVE RADAR: Central Florida’s Tropical Rains Expected to Persist into Next Week

ORLANDO, Fla. – There are a few different things contributing to a…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
Another 74 arrests in Memphis overnight, A.G. Bondi says
  • Local News

74 More Arrests Occur Overnight in Memphis, Reports A.G. Bondi

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Another 74 arrests were made and 16 illegal…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 4, 2025
Fatal crash slowing traffic on I-4 in Volusia County
  • Local News

Deadly Accident Causes Traffic Delays on I-4 in Volusia County

Crash reported at mile marker 108 A fatal crash is slowing traffic…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
Oktoberfest ends Sunday with the traditional Bavarian salute
  • Local News

Oktoberfest Wraps Up Sunday with Traditional Bavarian Farewell

MUNICH – The 190th Oktoberfest came to a close Sunday, wrapping up…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
Mark Sanchez assaulted worker dropping off cooking oil: Cops
  • Crime

Mark Sanchez Accused of Assaulting Delivery Worker: Police

NFL broadcaster Mark Sanchez stands on the field prior to an NFL…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
Eric Dane reveals why he wasn't at 2025 Emmy Awards
  • US

Eric Dane Shares the Reason Behind His Absence from the 2025 Emmy Awards

WASHINGTON — “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane recently shared why he…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
Israeli woman becomes first to conceive child fathered by IDF soldier killed in Hamas war
  • US

Israeli woman becomes first to conceive child fathered by IDF soldier killed in Hamas war

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! On June 11, Hadas…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • October 5, 2025
NewsFinale Journal
  • Home
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Advertise Here
  • Donate